"The Family That Plays Together"
Family tree 1964-1997
Featuring Randy California and Ed Cassidy
Including Pre-Spirit Lineups
© 2001 - Bruce Pates - All Rights Reserved
Featuring Randy California and Ed Cassidy
Including Pre-Spirit Lineups
© 2001 - Bruce Pates - All Rights Reserved
RISING SONS # 1 (1964- Summer 1965)
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The "seed" for the start of SPIRIT. Cass meets and marries Randy's mom, Bernice, while
associated with this group. They play many dates at the "Ash Grove", which is run by
Randy's uncle, Ed Pearl. The group is signed to Columbia, but Cass breaks his wrist
after recording demos, and is replaced by Kevin Kelley (later to be in THE BYRDS).
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Ed Cassidy Taj Mahal Ry Cooder Jesse Lee Kincaid Gary Marker
Drums guitar/keyboards/vocals guitar/mandolin/vocal guitar/vocals bass
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| |--> Solo career |--> Solo career |--> Captain Beefheart
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THE RED ROOSTERS (Late 1965 and possibly early 1966)
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THE RED ROOSTERS formed in response to a talent show held at Chatsworth High School,
where Jay, Mark and Mike went to school. Naturally, they won the contest! They played possibly
10-20 gigs total, and recorded at least an unreleased single at GOLDSTAR STUDIOS. The songs
were "Walkin' The Dog" and "Evolution Mama". Likely other songs were recorded as well.
Other known gigs were a Halloween dance at Lincoln Jr. High School in Santa Monica, where
Randy went to school. The band ended when the Cassidy family moved to New York.
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Randy Wolfe Ed Cassidy Jay Ferguson Mark Andes Mike Fondelier
Guitar/vocals Drums guitar/keys?/vocals bass/vocals guitar/vocals
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WESTERN UNION (1966)
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With the Cassidy family in New York, Jay, Mark and Mike formed a new band.
Later, Jay was to record an unreleased solo single of "Close Your Mind"/"Dynamite",
backed by CANNED HEAT members. This likely included Mark Andes on bass,
as he was briefly in that group. This single dates likely from early 1967.
Jay claims the song(s) were "kind of a Scott McKenzie thing" (i.e. "If
You're Going To San Francisco"). Mark Andes played with the touring
band of THE YELLOW BALLOON, but he is not on their album.
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Jay Ferguson Mark Andes Matt Andes Mike Fondelier Denny Blake
guitar/keys?/vocals bass/vocals guitar guitar/vocals drums
TANGERINE PUPPETS (1966)
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While living in Forest Hills on Long Island, Randy played for a short period of time in this group.
Other members of the band included Walter Becker (STEELY DAN), John Cummings (Johnny
Ramone of THE RAMONES), Tommy Erdelyi (Tommy Ramone of THE RAMONES).
Walter Becker has claimed that Randy taught him a lot about playing guitar.
It is not certain that everybody was in the same lineup of this band at the same time.
The band lasted (without Randy) until the summer of 1967.
JIMMY JAMES & THE BLUE FLAMES (1966)
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Randy, now known as Randy Cassidy, met Jimi Hendrix in Manny's Music. They played a bit together,
and Jimi offered Randy a place in his band. The band lasted for about three months during
the summer. Jimi got to calling Randy, Randy California, since there was another Randy in the band,
who he called Randy Texas. Obviously, these were the states they came from! When Chas
Chandler of THE ANIMALS discovered Jimi and wanted to take him to England, Jimi asked
if they could also take Randy as well, to be in his new band. Obviously, since Randy was only 15, this
was not going to happen under any circumstances! Jimi arrived in London on September 24th,
so one can assume the band lasted up until then. Their set list was mostly covers of "Hey Joe", "Like
A Rolling Stone", "Wild Thing", etc., as well as a few originals. One was a song called "Mr. Bad Luck",
which Jimi later evolved into "Look Over Yonder" on the posthumous RAINBOW BRIDGE
album. Randy also covered it on CALIFORNIA BLUES.
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Jimmy (James) Hendrix Randy (California) Wolfe/Cassidy Randy (Texas) Palmer Danny Casey
(he wasn't Jimi yet!) guitar/vocals? Bass Drums
Guitar/vocals |
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SPIRITS REBELLIOUS # 1 (Jan/Mar - Jun 1967)
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Returning to California from New York, Randy and Cass form this lineup in January or March,
depending on whom you talk to. The black conga player was named Tyrone, but nobody can remember
his last name. He was supposedly busted for drugs, and then left the band (for jail?).
Bob Arkin was the brother of actor Alan Arkin. The band's name came from the book by Kahil Gibran. Jay and
Mark joined after running into Randy & Cass at a "Love-In" in Griffth Park in Burbank, likely on May 27th.
Mark quit CANNED HEAT to join, and Jay was the last of the original members to join.
Cass remembers the first gig with the "classic" line-up was for a private party on the
beach down at the bottom of Topanga Canyon.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy John Locke Bob Arkin Tyrone
Guitar/vocals Drums Keyboards Bass Congas
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SPIRITS REBELLIOUS # 2/SPIRIT # 1 ( Jun 1967- Jan 1971)
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Around July of 1967, the name evolved to THE SPIRIT and THE SPIRITS,
depending on the handbill at the venues they played. The two people most responsible for their signing with
Lou Adler's Ode Records were manager Ann Applequist, and Brian Berry, the brother of Jan Berry (of JAN & DEAN).
They sign after their second audition for Lou at the "Whisky A Go Go" in Hollywood in
August. After four classic albums the band parts ways with Jay and Mark.
The last known gig of the original group, other than reunions, was at the "Fillmore East",
New York, NY on January 30, 1971.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy John Locke Mark Andes Jay Ferguson
Guitar/Vocals Drums Keyboards Bass Vocals/Percussion/Rhythm guitar
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SPIRIT # 2 (Feb. - July 1971)
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Exact SPIRIT # 2 dates are unknown. Known gigs began in March and lasted into late July.
Randy may have been in and out of the group during this time frame, and Arliss left to be replaced by Al
Staehely. He was a former bandmate of JO JO GUNNE drummer Curly Smith in a Texas group called PUMPKIN.
John and Al reportedly tried to get Randy to rejoin the group, but he wanted to
pursue a solo career instead.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy John Locke John Arliss
Guitar/Vocals Drums Keyboards Bass
SPIRIT # 3 (Sept. 1971)
=================
This line-up played dates during the month of September.
Cass thought they sounded quite interesting and "jazzy", but it
was a big strain on John to be the only melody instrument,
so in came Al's brother John on guitar for the next album and tour.
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Ed Cassidy John Locke Al Staehely
Drums Keyboards Bass/Vocals
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SPIRIT # 4 (Jan - Jun/Jul 1972)
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Their first live appearance was in early January.
They recorded the FEEDBACK album, and tour into the summer, when Cass quits.
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Ed Cassidy John Locke Al Staehely John Staehely
Drums Keyboards Bass/Vocals guitar/vocals
KAPT. KOPTER # 1 (1972)
====================
First known gigs are in August. John Fine leaves to be replaced by Larry "Fuzzy" Knight.
Release KAPT KOPTER AND THE (FABULOUS) TWIRLYBIRDS album. I have found no evidence of
any other drummer playing gigs with KAPT. KOPTER other than Cass.
Randy subs for a sick Ritchie Blackmore for a DEEP PURPLE gig in Quebec, Canada on April 6, 1972.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy John Fine
Guitar/Vocals Drums Bass
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KAPT. KOPTER # 2 (1972?- 1973)
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Continue to play mostly club gigs in the LA area. Randy and Cass record the original
version of the POTATOLAND album for release as the second KAPT KOPTER album.
During this tour, Randy played guitar on PETER HAMMILL's "Red Shift", later to be
released in his THE SILENT CORNER AND THE EMPTY STAGE album.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Larry "Fuzzy" Knight
Guitar/Vocals Drums Bass/Vocals
SPIRIT # 5 (Sep - Oct 1972)
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Very short lived line-up. Uncertain if any live performances happened. John Locke quits.
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Cozy Powell John Locke Al Staehely John Staehely
drums keyboards bass/vocals guitar/vocals
SPIRIT # 6 (Nov 1972 -??? 1973)
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The Staehely Brothers continue touring as SPIRIT, with no original members!
Eventually record STAY-HEY-LEE album as THE STAEHELY BROTHERS.
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Al Staehely John Staehely Stu Perry
bass/vocals guitar/vocals drums
KAPT. KOPTER # 2 (TOURING AS SPIRIT!) (Mar-May 1973)
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The guys undertake an extensive UK and European tour as SPIRIT,
even though they likely legally no longer own the name.
The tour ends in mid-May, and an exhausted and sick Randy California
exits the band for Molokai. During this tour, Randy played guitar on
PETER HAMMILL's "Red Shift", later to be released in his
THE SILENT CORNER AND THE EMPTY STAGE album.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Larry "Fuzzy" Knight
Guitar/Vocals Drums Bass/Vocals
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SPIRIT # 7 (Jun - Jul 1973)
====================
With Randy gone, Cass and "Fuzzy" continue with a new cast that has come to be
known as the "Copy Cat" SPIRIT. The SPIRIT name continues in legal limbo. First known gig is in early July
1973. The group does extensive touring off the sudden belated success of
SARDONICUS, THE BEST OF SPIRIT, and the single "Mr. Skin", which is a hit in some regional markets.
(Top 10 in Cleveland, OH). Donnie Dacus was the original guitarist/vocalist, but he was sacked early on.
He was replaced by Steve Edwards, a friend of Scott Shelley. Donnie Dacus went on to tour and
record with STEPHEN STILLS and CHICAGO.
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Ed Cassidy Larry "Fuzzy" Knight Scott Shelley Donnie Dacus Steve Olitzky
drums bass/vocals guitar/vocals guitar/vocals keyboards
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SPIRIT # 8 (Aug 1973/Spring 1974)
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Last known gig is early April 1974. The group disbands over financial and musical differences.
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Ed Cassidy Larry "Fuzzy" Knight Scott Shelley Steve Ewards Steve Olitzky
drums bass/vocals guitar/vocals guitar/vocals keyboards
SPIRIT # 9 (late 1974)
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Cass contacts Randy, and they decide to re-form. The SPIRIT name is legally returned,
likely at great expense, from THE STAEHELY BROTHERS. Mark Andes helps them get going again
before leaving for FIREFALL. First known tour dates are in October.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Mark Andes
guitar/vocals drums bass/vocals
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SPIRIT # 10 (Jan. 1975)
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A four-fifths reunion of the original band occurs for gigs at "Ebbet's Field" in Denver, CO, January 2 - 5, 1975.
Whether additional gigs were played is uncertain, but not likely.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Mark Andes John Locke
guitar/vocals drums bass/vocals keyboards
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SPIRIT # 11 (Jan. 1975 - Jul/Aug 1975)
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Ex - FRANK ZAPPA / IKE & TINA sound engineer Barry Keene joins on bass. Band tours until legendary gig
at "Curtis Hixon Hall" in Tampa, FL on March 2nd. Taking over the hall from
ALVIN LEE, who had cancelled (SPIRIT was to be the opening act), they sold out the hall,
and financed the recording of SPIRIT OF 76 at local Tampa STUDIO 70. Signed by Mercury Records,
they continue touring through the summer. Record the follow-up album, SON OF SPIRIT.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Barry Keene
guitar/vocals drums bass/vocals
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SPIRIT # 12 (Aug/Sep 1975 to early 1976)
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John Locke rejoined the group to tour in support of the release of SON OF SPIRIT. Barry Keene leaves the group.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Barry Keene John Locke
guitar/vocals drums bass/vocals keyboards
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SPIRIT # 13 (Jul/Aug 1976)
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After recording FARTHER ALONG with all of the original members (save Jay Ferguson), and Matt Andes,
the above touring unit hit the road starting in July. It is also possible that the recording
lineup played some gigs.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy John Turlep John Locke
guitar/vocals drums bass/vocals keyboards
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SPIRIT # 1 (Reunion # 1) (Aug 1976)
===========================
A little known fact is that there was actually more than one reunion concert during this time frame.
The first was in San Luis Obispo, CA, and it is likely that there were several shows prior to the
infamous August 28th concert at the "Civic Center" in Santa Monica, CA. According to Jay,
he thought a permanent reunion was certainly possible until the Neil Young incident during the Santa
Monica concert. John Locke was very good friends with Neil, and his producer (and SPIRIT's on two albums)
David Briggs. When Randy shoved a reportedly intoxicated Neil Young off stage
during SPIRIT's encore, that was all for him. He reportedly left the stage screaming
"I will never play with Randy again!!"
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Randy California Ed Cassidy John Locke Mark Andes Jay Ferguson
guitar/vocals drums keyboards bass/vocals vocals
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SPIRIT # 14 (Sep 1976- ???)
====================
Minus John Locke, the band continues the tour.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy John Turlep
guitar/vocals drums bass/vocals
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SPIRIT # 15 (1977)
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With the release of FUTURE GAMES, John Locke returns, despite his vow, for more touring.
Mercury drops the band from its label. The band records new songs later to appear on
CHRONICLES and Randy's solo EURO-AMERICAN. John Locke leaves again.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy John Locke Larry "Fuzzy" Knight
Guitar/Vocals Drums Keyboards Bass
SPIRIT # 16 (1978- Mar 1979)
======================
As Randy put it, "the power trio with class" (amen, brother!). What many, myself included,
consider to be one of the strongest and interesting line-ups other than the original group. Appear on
German TV on ROCKPALAST on March 4, 1978, and record a live album at the "Rainbow" in London,
on March 11, 1978. The album is released in three different configurations in late 1978 -
early 1979. (LIVE; LIVE SPIRIT; MADE IN GERMANY).
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Larry "Fuzzy" Knight
guitar/vocals drums bass/vocals
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AQUA BLUE (??? 1978 OR ??? 1979)
===========================
An off-shoot band that Randy was really into, and "Fuzzy" wasn't.
Tom Hall played guitar on FUTURE GAMES,
and was a good friend of Randy's, likely from his Hawaii days.
I know of one gig at "The Rock Corporation" in Van Nuys, CA,
exact date unknown.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Larry "Fuzzy" Knight Tom Hall
guitar/vocals drums bass/vocals guitar/vocals???
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SPIRIT # 17 (Mar-May 1979)
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A very unclear period. Cass remembers at least rehearsing with this unit,
but is not certain whether they ever played live. It is also possible that Larry "Fuzzy" Knight
returned until the band imploded in May, with Randy leaving for a solo career.
Tim Bogert was the former bassist with VANILLA FUDGE, CACTUS and JEFF BECK.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Tim Bogert Luke
guitar/vocals drums bass/vocals keyboards
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RANDY CALIFORNIA BAND # 1 (Jun 1979-??? 1980)
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Jack Willoughby had been a roadie for SPIRIT. When Randy began auditioning for a new band,
he brought in his friend Steve "Liberty" Loria from Detroit on bass. They open for (at the time)
ex-DEEP PURPLE vocalist Ian Gillan during a 21 date UK tour. They record a four song demo
at Kingsway Studios in London on October 31st. Songs recorded were "Thinking Of You"; "You
Stole My Heart"; "California Man"; and "Song For Laura". While in England, Randy is presented
with a large petition to release POTATOLAND. The band can get no label support and disband. It
is possible that Randy did some sort of very short promotional tour with a band including Ian Gillan,
but I have not been able to discover any conclusive evidence.
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Randy California Jack Willoughby Steve "Liberty" Loria
guitar/vocals drums bass/vocals
THE URGE (??? 1979- ??? 1980)
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With Randy gone, Cass and "Fuzzy" start a new group and play clubs in the LA area.
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Larry "Fuzzy" Knight Roy Cunningham Ed Cassidy
bass/vocals guitar/vocals drums
CANDY APPLE (1980)
=================
Randy briefly played guitar with this new wave band. Candy Apple was the female vocalist,
and they played LA club dates. No other information is known at this time.
RAINBOW RED OXIDIZER (1980)
==========================
Cass' brief experiment with new wave! One album, RECORDED LIES, is released in the US and Germany.
The band plays a few LA area club dates, and appears on cable TV's NEW WAVE
THEATRE.
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Rainbow Red Oxidizer Mars Bonfire Leon Rubinhold Gary Marker Ed Cassidy
vocals guitar guitar bass drums
SPIRIT # 18 (Late 1980 - April 1981)
===========================
With the POTATOLAND mandate, Randy and Cass re-form with Liberty on bass.
The first gig is at the "Golden Bear" in Huntington Beach, CA on October 22nd, 1980. POTATOLAND is
released in the spring of 1981.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Steve "Liberty" Loria
guitar/vocals drums bass/vocals
SPIRIT # 19 (May - Aug 1981)
======================
With POTATOLAND hitting the Top 40 on the UK charts,
the band adds George Valuck for extensive UK and European tours.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Steve "Liberty" Loria George Valuck
guitar/vocals drums bass/vocals keyboards
SPIRIT # 18 (Reprise # 1) (Sep 1981 - Apr 1982)
===========================
The band continues to tour without George Valuck.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Steve "Liberty" Loria
guitar/vocals drums bass/vocals
RANDY CALIFORNIA BAND # 2 (May - Nov 1982)
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With the European release of Randy's solo EURO-AMERICAN,
this line-up tour in support of the album, and record additional material.
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Randy California Preston Heyman Mike Sheppard
guitar/vocals drums bass/vocals
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SPIRIT # 1 (Reunion # 2) (Dec 1982 - Aug 1984)
===================================
With good financial backing, the original band reforms, and records old and new material
at the A&M Soundstage in Hollywood in December 1982. Originally this was going to be released on an
audiophile label, but the band was picked up by Phonogram for a four album deal.
Randy was also signed to a solo deal. The album is released in Europe in the spring of 1984 as THE
THIRTEENTH DREAM, and in the US as SPIRIT OF 84, with different cover art.
A short mini-tour plays the West in August 1984, and then Jay, John and Mark have to return to their other
commitments.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy John Locke Mark Andes Jay Ferguson
Guitar/Vocals Drums Keyboards Bass Vocals/Percussion/Rhythm guitar
SPIRIT # 19 (Oct - Nov 1984)
======================
Recruiting Scott and Dave, the band continue touring in support of SPIRIT OF 84.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Scott Monahan Dave Waterbury
guitar/vocals drums keyboards/vocals bass/vocals
SPIRIT # 20 (Dec 1984-??? 1985)
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Scott has other commitments, so the group continues touring as a trio.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Dave Waterbury
guitar/vocals drums bass/vocals
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RANDY CALIFORNIA BAND # 3 (Apr - Jul 1985)
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Randy returns to Europe to support the release of his solo album RESTLESS.
Les Warner goes on to become the drummer for THE CULT.
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Randy California Les Warner Scott Monahan Mike Sheppard
guitar/vocals drums keyboards/vocals bass/vocals
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SPIRIT # 21 (Aug - Dec 1985)
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The band is signed by Chrysler to a package tour with THE FOUR TOPS, THE ASSOCIATION,
TOMMY JAMES, and MARK LINDSAY (ex- PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS) to raise
funds for the restoration of the Statue Of Liberty. They also back-up Mark Lindsay during his set!
In November, the group does a few Mid-West dates on it's own, and records a two song demo
in Detroit for the next Phonogram album. One of the songs is "I Can't Stop It", which is never released.
Phonogram/Mercury drops the band and Randy's solo efforts.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Jay Ferguson Freeman James Mike Lewis
Guitar/Vocals Drums Vocals Bass Keyboards/Vocals
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SPIRIT # 19 (Reprise # 1)(Mar-Jun 1986)
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This line-up continues to tour the US.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Scott Monahan Dave Waterbury
guitar/vocals drums keyboards/vocals bass/vocals
SPIRIT # 22 (Jul 1986 - Jun 1987)
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Walter Egan joins on bass. He had success in the early 80's with a solo career including the hit song "Magnet & Steel".
For some local LA area gigs, the lineup also included Andrea Carol on percussion.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Scott Monahan Walter Egan Andrea Carol
guitar/vocals drums keyboards/vocals bass/vocals Percussion
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SPIRIT # 23 (Jul 1987 - 1988)
=====================
Scott becomes "superman" by playing keyboards/keyboard bass and vocals a la Ray Manzarek of THE DOORS,
after the departure of Walter Egan.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Scott Monahan
guitar/vocals drums keyboards/keyboard bass/vocals
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SPIRIT # 24 (1989)
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Signed by Miles Copeland to his IRS label, the band releases RAPTURE IN THE CHAMBERS in May,
with John Locke on keyboards, and Mark Andes on bass. It's possible that John may have
done a few dates on keyboards. The above line-up tours the US and England. Scott leaves after the tour.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Scott Monahan Mike Nile
guitar/vocals drums keyboards/vocals bass/vocals
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SPIRIT # 25 (1990 - 1991)
===================
After a second IRS album is rejected by the label, the band strikes out on it's own releasing
TENT OF MIRACLES in the summer of 1990. They tour the US and Europe extensively.
CHRONICLES (1967-1992) is released in late 1991.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Mike Nile
guitar/vocals drums bass/vocals
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SPIRIT # 1 (Reunion #3)(Oct 1991)
=========================
The original line-up reunites one last time for two concerts opening up for THE DOOBIE BROTHERS.
The last one on October 27, 1991 in "Mile Square Park" in Fountain Valley, CA is a free
concert sponsored by a radio station. It draws tens of thousands, but the band's wonderful
performance is hampered by bad sound courtesy of THE DOOBIE BROTHERS crew.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy John Locke Mark Andes Jay Ferguson
Guitar/Vocals Drums Keyboards Bass Vocals
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SPIRIT # 26 (Jan 1992)
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John Locke returns briefly for some California gigs.
Mike Nile departs for Colorado, and Scott Monahan returns.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Mike Nile John Locke
guitar/vocals drums bass/vocals Keyboards
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SPIRIT # 23 (Reprise # 1)(Feb 1992 - Nov 1993)
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Scott returns to the band as they continue to tour.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Scott Monahan
guitar/vocals drums keyboards/keyboard bass/vocals
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SPIRIT # 18 (Reprise # 2)(Dec 1993)
===========================
With Scott's ever more busy schedule doing TV/movie soundtracks, Liberty returns to do some LA area gigs.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Steve "Liberty" Loria
guitar/vocals drums bass/vocals
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SPIRIT # 25 (Reprise # 2)(Jan - Feb 1994)
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Touring outside of the LA area, Mike Nile rejoins for a short tour.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Mike Nile
guitar/vocals drums bass/vocals
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SPIRIT # 23 (Reprise # 2)(Mar 1994- 1995)
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Scott returns for touring. They release LIVE AT LA PALOMA in 1995.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Scott Monahan
guitar/vocals drums keyboards/keyboard bass/vocals
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SPIRIT # 26 (1996)
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Due to the unavailability of Scott and Liberty to tour much out of the West Coast,
Randy and Cass employ professional "pick up" musicians to play bass and keyboards.
There was a set of two musicians for Mid-West dates, and others for East Coast dates.
The Mid-West players were Gary Bloom (keys/vocals) and Gordo (bass).
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Randy California Ed Cassidy
guitar/vocals drums
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SPIRIT # 27 (1996)
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For several LA area gigs, this line-up performed.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Scott Monahan Steve "Liberty" Loria
guitar/vocals drums keyboards/vocals bass/vocals
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SPIRIT # 28 (Nov 1996)
=================
For a final tour of Florida, the band uses East Coast keyboardist Tommy Beaumont,
who had opened for them in Savannah, GA the previous month.
The last SPIRIT concert was November 24, 1996 at "Mr. Pub" in Ocala, FL.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Tommy Beaumont Steve "Liberty" Loria
guitar/vocals drums keyboards/vocals bass/vocals
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SPIRIT # 18 (Reprise #3)(Jan 1997)
==========================
With the release of CALIFORNIA BLUES, this line-up is set to leave
for a European tour when Randy drowns in Molokai on January 2, 1997.
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Randy California Ed Cassidy Steve "Liberty" Loria
guitar/vocals drums bass/vocals
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